Who Recommends Us

We are pleased to be endorsed by local veterinarians, animal rescue groups and pet supply stores in Gainesville and the surrounding communities.

Veterinarians

Newberry Animal Hospital"I have known Chuck and his company Daytime Dogs and Friends for a number of years now. It is really awesome to see the owner of a small business care so much about the community and the service he provides. In this world of so much consolidation to create large corporate entities, it is refreshing to see a local business that can be trusted with such an important part of many families, their pets. Keep up the great work Chuck!!!"

Lance Baltzley, DVM, owner of Newberry Animal Hospital

Haile Plantation Animal Clinic"I first met Chuck Siegel, owner of Daytime Dogs and Friends, many years ago when he attended a fundraiser for my non-profit, Haile's Angels Pet Rescue. I am certain that he chose to take care of pets as his life's work because he truly loves what he does. He has tremendous compassion for animals and also for people. He is dependable without question and takes care of his client's pets as if they were his own. He is dedicated not only to caring for your pet but also to giving back to the community by helping rescue animals find their 'people' family. So give him a call so you can truly enjoy your vacation knowing that your pets are safe and happy!"

Linda McCollough, DVM, Owner of Haile Plantation Animal Clinic

Suburban Animal Hospital"I have known Chuck Siegel for over 13 years and am familiar with his love and passion for pets and animals in general. Ten years ago Chuck founded Daytime Dogs & Friends and began to build the great team of dedicated pet professionals it is today. Chuck's team of compassionate pet sitters are available for pet sitting, private dog walking and overnight care. Members of Chuck’s organization are thoroughly screened by him prior to being considered for his dedicated team. All staff members have extensive training and experience working with a wide variety of domestic animals. They understand the importance of establishing a relationship built on trust with every client and pet. Chuck and his team are all long time local Gainesville residents. They live and work in our community and are well known for their active involvement in helping homeless and unwanted pets to find loving permanent homes throughout Alachua County. I would not hesitate to utilize Daytime Dogs and Friends in my own home should the need arise when we are out of town or working long hours.

Daytime Dogs and Friends and Chuck Siegel have earned my highest recommendation for personal and professional care for your pets. I am proud to recommend my Clients to them.

Animal Rescue Groups

Haile's Angels Pet Rescue"I highly recommend Daytime Dogs and Friends to any pet owners looking for a highly professional, experienced and trustworthy pet care provider for in-home pet visits, dog walking and overnight stays. They have the most experienced and knowledgeable staff of any service of their kind in the Gainesville area. Daytime Dogs and Friends is a wonderful partner to us at Haile’s Angels by way of their support and participation in our fundraising events throughout the year."

Cassie Wheeler, Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue

Paws on Parole"People who have pets in their life are extra special. There is a certain love and compassion that a pet owner has for their pets and life. I make it one of my missions in life to surround myself with those types of people. One of those people is Chuck Siegel, Owner/Founder of Gainesville’s own Daytime Dogs and Friends. We met each other at one of my second homes, Earth Pets Natural Pet Market. Guy introduced us many years ago. Since then I have watched his business take shape and grow. Chuck has a intense passion for what he does. When it comes to the animals, it takes tender loving care every minute of every day. Chuck and his staff pride themselves in this. Just another reason why I love Chuck Siegel. Chuck does not stop there. He loves to help promote and support animal welfare in our community. Paws on Parole is proud to have Chuck's business, Daytime Dog and Friends, as a sponsor for our Prison and Jail program."

Hilary Hynes, Public Education Program Coordinator, Alachua County Animal Services

"As the owner and operator of Nature's Pets Day Spa in Gainesville, I wanted to share my enthusiastic endorsement of Daytime Dogs and Friends LLC, a locally owned and operated pet sitting and dog walking company here in Gainesville. I have known the owner, Chuck Siegel, for many years. He is a highly professional and dedicated pet care provider. Chuck and his staff of energetic and dedicated animal handlers provide pet care services including daily in-home visits as well as overnight stays. They also can provide convenient and reliable transportation to our salon for grooming when scheduled with his office in advance. Whether you're stuck at the office all day, away on business or just wanting to spend leisure time, Chuck's professionally trained staff of qualified and background checked pet caregivers will make sure your pets are fed, walked, medicated and cuddled so they're happy when you arrive home."

We have utilized their services for the past two years, and it has been such a relief to know they are there to take care of Dudley and Duncan (our two basset hounds) when we need them. Chuck and his team provide outstanding and reliable service, allowing us to rest assured that our pups are safe and well cared for when we are away.

Adam & Morgan Lee

We had never used a pet-sitting service prior to this. We have always either had someone we know watch our dogs, or boarded them. But our 3 dogs are getting older (7, 8 and 12), and they don't seem to bounce back from boarding as well as they used to, so we decided to give this a try.

First, we needed someone to stay with our dogs for the week of Christmas, and we didn't start looking until November (not too smart). But we got really lucky that Daytime Dogs had availability that week. Chuck, the owner, as well as Heather, who would be staying with the dogs, came out to meet us and the dogs to make sure it would be a good match and that we were comfortable with them. We liked them both so we made the reservation from Dec 22-30th, with Heather staying each night from 7pm to 7am (we had a neighbor come over to let the dogs out during the day).

Heather was willing to send us texts, pictures, emails or whatever we might have wanted to confirm that our dogs were OK. We were busy where we were, so we didn't ask for frequent updates, but she did respond immediately to any text I sent, even when she wasn't at our house.

Since we were obviously gone the whole time, I can't say what happened during the stay, but what was important to us is that the dogs seemed happy and calm when we got home. Lately when we've gotten them from boarding they've been wound up and it has taken days to get them back on their schedule, but it sure seems that Heather kept them to their normal routine and they never missed a beat.

It was a little odd to have someone we didn't know stay at our house, as I'm sure it's strange for them to stay in a stranger's house, but it seems to have worked out really well and we will definitely use their services in the future. They also do more routine dog-sitting tasks like coming by to take them for a walk if we are stuck late at work, or taking them for outings, so we will be trying that as well.

We really appreciate the great service that Daytime Dogs provided, and thank Heather for taking such good care of our dogs.

Laura Allred

I want to thank you so much for sending Brittnee to us. She did such a great job with Reece, and I appreciated the texts and then her detailed notes when we got home. I want to thank you so much for sending Brittnee to us. She did such a great job with Reece, and I appreciated the texts and then her detailed notes when we got home. Reece seemed so happy, which makes me happy. I'll definitely be recommending her and your company to my friends with pets and look forward to working with you all again in the future. Thank you again for everything!

Katrina Dauphin

I must say, I don't know how I would have survived without you both. Thank you so much for having the business that you have and employing people like Brooke. She knows her job, which is her passion.

I had the terrible task of telling Brooke that we were being transferred back to Houston, TX. So, I need to let you know as well. Even though Houston is home for us, Brooke has become family to us as well. There is no excitement about leaving. We are devastated about losing Brooke and your services. I must say, I don't know how I would have survived without you both. Thank you so much for having the business that you have and employing people like Brooke. She knows her job, which is her passion. Our boys are going to miss her so much, we don't know what to expect from them except total saddness. Please use us as a referral orreccommendation. You all are the best!!!!

As I have said before, I don't know what I would have done without you all. Especially Brooke! As happy as we are to go back to Houston, I never imagined that it would be this hard and emotional leaving Brooke and your company behind. I feel as if I am leaving one of my children behind. There hasn't been a day since we found out that we were going back to Texas that we haven't shed tears.

I am honored for you to use my comments. It is so important for others out there to know what Daytime Dogs and Friends is all about, and most importantly what Brooke is all about. Her compassion for her clients is remarkable. She is more intuned to her clients than most owners are. I have had animals all my life and have never come across anyone like Brooke. I have always said that in all my travels with work, I am sent to areas for a reason and not just a paycheck. My journey to Florida has brought more to me than any paycheck could. I was brought to Brooke and Daytime Dogs and Friends. It seems that you are just as blessed to have such an amazing detail oriented, business minded young lady to be a part of Daytime Dogs and Friends.

Chuck, maybe you should think about changing the name to Daytime Dogs and Family! You all are more than friends.

Not saying goodbye, but until next time!

Lisa Holmes

What could be better then having your beloved pet around for one of the most special days of your life? We are so thankful for Chuck and his team as they helped us arrange for our two cocker spaniels to be present during our wedding day photo session.

Stella and Hailey were picked up from our home and safely transported to our wedding location just as the ceremony ended. This was perfectly timed to include the pups in our family portraits. We did not want to burden our guests with handling the dogs that day and called on a very professional and loving team to help. After the photos, the dogs were taken back home for a cookie and a nap. With Daytime Dogs and Friends, were able to capture some of the most special images of our pups on that day. If you ever considered having your pet present at an important event, but aren't able to tend to them the whole time, I recommend you consider their help to make it possible. They are absolutely wonderful to work with!!

Katie and James Osterhout

I have used this service several times and am so happy to have a way to thank them and recommend them. Chuck, the owner, is loving and caring with my precious doggy. I am the very proud owner, (mother) of a toy golden doodle who is like a 3rd child to my husband and I. Being able to go away and not worry is amazing. Chuck sends us pictures of all the fun and running around they do and my baby even sleeps in bed with him! Knowing I have Chuck and Daytime Dogs and Friends makes a day trip or a two week vacation away so much easier and more relaxing. i have been so fortunate to have been able to use this service for several trips now and am planning another vacation in May and have already booked their services!

Thank you for making my life so much easier. Having one less thing to worry about is priceless!

Gamin B

We hired Chuck to take care of our brood of pets while we were out of town. His services are great, our animals get to stay in the comfort of their own home and get attention and fed as many times as we need. It went so well the first time, that we have since hired him again. I would recommend Chuck and his staff for your doggy day care needs!

Leslie Ladendorf

I just wanted to say thank you for taking such great care of our tortoises, box turtles and cats when we lived in Gainesville.

We wholeheartedly recommend your services and thank you for the peace of mind we had while on vacation, knowing our beloved pets were in your excellent care. If you would like to use us as references, please feel free to do so. Thanks again and if you ever come to Miami let us know. We’d love to take you and your wife to dinner.

Vicki Lambert

We've been very happy to have Chuck Siegel of Daytime Dogs and Friends helping us out with our two crazy little poodles since August 2009.

The most important things for us is that he has been very reliable and very accommodating to us with our unpredictable work and travel schedules. We first asked Chuck to help us when one of our dogs was still a puppy. She needed lots of attention during the day that we could not provide ourselves. So we asked Chuck to come to our house (while we're both at work) for a lunchtime feeding, taking care of "business," and a little fun and games. It has worked out great! Chuck has always said yes to every request, even sometimes at the last minute. This has been a HUGE help! We highly recommend that you talk to Chuck about your pet needs.

Fred & Milly Gainesville, Florida

Dear Daytime Dogs and Friends and Chuck Siegel, Few things in life are as precious to us as our family and our pets. We would like to take the time to tell you how much we appreciate Daytime Dogs and Friends.

If ever there was a person who is deserving of all things complimentary it is you and Daytime Dogs and Friends. It is because of you that when we aren’t able to take our Emma with us we can leave her with complete confidence. We know that not only is she being well taken care of but she is having the time of her life! So please accept these flowers and know we are always so happy to recommend Daytime Dogs and Friends to anyone who is in the need of companionship, love, and caring for their pets.

With warmest regards (us) And wet loving licks (Emma)

I have used Daytime Dogs and Friends when I've been unable to be home to take care of my two West Highland Terriers. I wouldn't trust just anyone with my animals and my house keys! Chuck was recommended wholeheartedly by my veterinarians (Suburban Animal Hospital), which gave me peace of mind. Then I met Chuck and immediately knew that he would be committed to the well-being of my pets and the safety of my home in my absence. When I return home after a Daytime Dogs and Friends visit, my dogs are calm and happy and have eaten -- all good signs with high-strung terriers -- and my house is locked up and the alarm is set. I recommend Chuck and his team wholeheartedly.

Kim Gainesville, Florida

Bill and I want to thank you for the amazing professional service you provide. Just like so many others, our pets are a very important part of our family.

For so many years we simply would not take vacations, weekend get-a-ways or even day trips because we didn't want to leave our "kids" alone for too long at any given time. Being pet parents to Logan, our recent shelter rescue, and four cat kids we want the best for each one. You provide us with the peace of mind to venture beyond Gainesville! Our recent trip to San Diego for a week was so special. Knowing that you were taking such great care of our menagerie was such a relief! Thank you so much for all the attention you give Logan. With your help he has adjusted to his new life with ease. He loves his walks around Tioga with you. As for the cat kids, we can relax knowing that they will be checked on and their routine maintained. Being independent creatures of habit, their well being is very much a concern to us. We appreciate you very much.